by Jamie Bills | Feb 9, 2021 | Writing
(REPOST from www.taralazar.com) February 9, 2021 in Literary Agents, Storystorm 2021 And now…the drumroll please… These are the Grand Prize Winners and the agents with whom they’ve been paired! They’ll receive feedback on their best 5 story ideas, helping them to...
by Jamie Bills | Jan 23, 2021 | Writing
I have been asked MANY times how I decide what books to spotlight on Instagram. I am happy to share…just promise you won’t think I am completely crazy OR nerdy by the time I am done with this post. 🙂 It all starts with The Binder Yes, if you read my...
by Jamie Bills | Dec 27, 2020 | Writing
What is STORYSTORM? STORYSTORM is a writing challenge that is held every January. The idea is that you write down one new story idea every day in January and by the end of the month you will have 30 new ideas. The challenge/event is hosted by Tara Lazar. How to...
by Jamie Bills | Nov 13, 2020 | Writing
My Critique Group When I attended a Michigan writing conference in April, many speakers talked about the importance of joining a critique group. They made compelling arguments. My husband and kids were really sweet to read my stories and give feedback, but I knew...
by Jamie Bills | Sep 30, 2020 | Writing
About the Contest Kaitlyn Sanchez (https://kaitlynleannsanchez.com/) and Lydia Lukidis (https://lydialukidis.wordpress.com/) host the Fall Writing Frenzy (#fallwritingfrenzy). The main goal of the competition is for writers to make connections. Winners recieve...
by Jamie Bills | Aug 28, 2020 | Writing
I attended my first SCBWI conference (virtually) at the beginning of the month. It was SO jam-packed with information, it has taken me a few weeks to try to take it all in. I would like to share some valuable lessons I learned. 5 Writing Conference Takeaways During...